So now he uses his experiences and talent to make people laugh and help those living with disease feel more comfortable talking about it.

He calls it the “keeping it positive” movement.

“Being able to speak publicly about it, I can also teach people about HIV as well as entertain them,” Brandon said.

He went on to explain that living with HIV isn’t a death sentence.

“I want to make sure people understand that because you got HIV or you’re born with it doesn’t mean you’re going to die. It’s not the 80’s anymore. We have so much treatment and resources at our fingertips now,” he said.